New Orleans |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 82. HEALTH AND SANITATION |
Article IV. VENEREAL DISEASES |
Division 1. GENERALLY |
§ 82-163. Suspension of trial during confinement.
Immediately upon the isolation and confinement of any person under this article, a written notice thereof, signed by the director of the department of health, or by his duly authorized deputy, shall be given to the court before which such charge was made and thereupon the trial of such charge (if such trial be not already concluded) shall be suspended or deferred until such person shall have been discharged by the department of health from such isolation hospital. Upon such discharge of such person written notice thereof, signed by the director or deputy, shall be given to the court and the trial of such charge shall be had and proceeded with according to law.
(Code 1956, § 29-44)